WorksheetsA&P, The Nervous System Post Assessment
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The function of the nervous system is
a)
nutrient delivery
b)
movement and support
c)
protection and thermoregulation
d)
control and communication
2.
The two major divisions of the nervous system are called the
a)
sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system
b)
axial nervous system and appendicular nervous system
c)
central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
d)
the nervous system and the endocrine system
3.
The part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary functions is known as the
a)
central nervous system
b)
peripheral nervous system
c)
autonomic nervous system
d)
somatic nervous system
4.
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of all nerve tissue located
a)
in the brain and spinal cord
b)
in the brain only
c)
in the spinal cord only
d)
outside of the brain and spinal cord
5.
The largest major region of the human brain is the
a)
cerebellum
b)
brain stem
c)
diencephalon
d)
cerebrum
6.
Processes visual information
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Temporal Lobe
c)
Occipital Lobe
d)
Parietal Lobe
7.
Known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements
a)
Thalamus
b)
Reticular Formation
c)
Hypothalamus
d)
Cerebellum
8.
The junction at which the end of the axon of a neuron meets the end of a dendrite or the cell body of another neuron
a)
Synapse
b)
Neurotransmitter
c)
Axon
d)
Nucleus
9.
Responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestion.
a)
Cerebellum
b)
The Brain Stem
c)
Frontal Lobe
d)
Cerebrum
10.
What is this?
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Brain Stem
d)
Diencephalon
11.
The major part of the brain that controls higher mental activities such as learning and making decisions
a)
cerebellum
b)
cerebrum
c)
thalamus
d)
midbrain
12.
What is a reflex?
a)
A response that is slow
b)
When the brain controls the muscles
c)
When the muscles move
d)
An automatic response that occurs rapidly without conscious control.
13.
What is definition of Autonomic?
a)
The neutrons detect a stimulus
b)
Controls involuntary actions
c)
The muscles respond
d)
A reaction to stimulus
14.
If I step on a nail...what type of neuron take that signal TO the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM?
a)
interneurons
b)
motor
c)
sensory
d)
receptors
15.
If I step on a nail...what type of neurons take the response to my muscles?
a)
motor
b)
interneurons
c)
sensory
d)
not neurons, muscle tissue sends the response
16.
What is another word for autonomic?
a)
voluntary
b)
involuntary
c)
central
d)
brain
17.
Where in your body can you find nerve cells?
a)
brain
b)
spinal cord
c)
neurons
d)
everywhere
18.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "A" represent?
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
19.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "D" represent?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Myelin Sheath
d)
Node of Ranvier
20.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "E" represent?
a)
Schwann Cell
b)
Node of Ranvier
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Myelin Sheath
21.
The part of the neuron that conducts action potentials is the:
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
22.
The part of the neuron that receives signals is the:
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
23.
The part of the neuron that transmits signals to muscles is the:
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
24.
Heartbeat would be accomplished by which branch of the nervous system?
a)
Sensory
b)
Autonomic
c)
Motor
d)
Pineal
25.
The area of the brain most associated with coordination and balance is the:
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Hippocampus
c)
Amygdala
d)
Pons
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